▶️ PRESS PLAY: @bostonbitdown.bsky.social is back for another round, and this year the chiptune, nerdcore, and VGM music festival has leveled up its game play.

Curated by @battlemode.bsky.social and @geekbeatradio.bsky.social, the 2026 edition...
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This sonic squad harnesses the power of all 7 Chaos Emeralds: Mobius Trip is coming to Boston Bitdown! They’re one of Boston’s prized VGM bands and they’re strictly Sonic. "Escape From The City" doesn’t even scratch the surface. Shadow will be proud. Boston Bitdown tix on sale!

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Happy Holidays Bitdowners! This legend has some stake in many of our childhoods: We are so proud to announce to the Boston Bitdown lineup: Mega Drive Rex (David Javelosa), SEGA of America audio director, composer, and sound designer! Tix on sale now!

I feel like everyone who gave Wicked: For Good a bad review doesn't understand you're supposed to watch it blasted on Poppers and red wine

Hot Ziggity! It’s Gosh Diggity! Chicago’s chiptune astronauts traveling to Boston via rocketship! This midwest kitchen techno trio is chiptune’s gift to the world. Listen to Gosh Diggity’s summer LP, “Good Luck! Have Fun” and buy your early bird 4 day passes to BOSTON BITDOWN 2!

Boston Bitdown 2 Chiptune, vgm, & nerdcore fest The performer Watch Out For Snakes plays keytair

Ready for a night ride? Let Snakes take the wheel. This 8-bit synthwave warlock brings out the sexy, brooding, neon to your heart. This Atlanta boy is slithering up to Boston Bitdown equipped with his ruby keytar & jean jacket. Sit back and let the smokey synth take over.

Sitcom pitch - Curtis silwa and George Santos move in together a la "Odd Couple".

Boston Bitdown 2 Chiptune, VGM & Nerdcore fest Image of three women in dresses sitting and leaning together Text under reads "Goof Goblin"

Making one last stop delivering their 2nd EP tour, Goof Goblin: Enter the Pizza Verse, these queer, trans, rage-filled Brooklyn Game Girlies are coming to Boston Bitdown to stir carnage and look hot! They're punk, nu-metal, and most importantly #CHIPTUNE!
Get hype for GOOF GOBLIN!
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We Are Super Pumped For Our Proving Ground Playlist We are Thrilled to Offer Up The Proving Ground Jam Playlist

The Whole Kameese rolled out a new Proving Ground playlist this weekend, with tracks from Battlemode, Crow Follow, Lovina Falls, and three bands/artists that got new-music coverage.

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Boston Bitdown 2 Chiptune, VGM, & Nerdcore fest early bird tickets available now at bostonbitdown.com

Do you trust us? These Boston Bitdown 2 announcements are about to crash Game Boys. 4 day early bird passes are available now! Head to bostonbitdown to grab yours NOW! More to be announceddddd
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Here’s the new @lonelyghostrecords.com weekly playlist from yours truly.Feat: @merrier.bsky.social @battlemode.bsky.social @superdestroyer.diysky.xyz @leavenelsonb.bsky.social @gullyboysband.bsky.social @noisebeneath.bsky.social @empty-heaven.bsky.social @thresherv2.bsky.social +more
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We know the world is on fire, but we made a stupid chiptune EDM song. Pls listen <3

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Hack the planet

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Giant Android update last week that changed my entire phone layout - finally just figured out how to take my phone off silent

My approval rating of Elon just went up

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Jed Gottlieb at the Boston Herald has dropped his Songs of the Summer list, and included are seasonal bops from Battlemode and The Far Out.

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Tix are about halfway gone for this! Link in the comments! 6/7 at the Broadway with @crushfund.bsky.social @battlemode.bsky.social @tonsil.hockey @careerdayny.bsky.social and more! See y’all there :)

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When they want to open up for American Football, but you want to open up for 3OH!.3

Next show is a BANGER! June 7th at the Broadway in Brooklyn with @crushfund.bsky.social @careerdayny.bsky.social @battlemode.bsky.social @tonsil.hockey @anitavelveeta.bsky.social Ogbert and Gutless! Tix moving fast, link in the comments!

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Do.It.Tumorrow Weekly From Lonely Ghost Records - YouTube This is a weekly showcase of notable music new and old. This week's playlist is "..in the balance" by Curtis Reeves. You can follow Curtis on socials @ghstmn...

Check out this week's playlist from @ghstmnthrd.bsky.social ft. @battlemode.bsky.social @okcoolband.bsky.social @keroseneheights.bsky.social @junkwhaletheband.bsky.social @homeiswhereforever.bsky.social @prettyrude.bsky.social @onmysideca.bsky.social + more!

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June 7th in Brooklyn with @careerdayny.bsky.social @tonsil.hockey @battlemode.bsky.social @anitavelveeta.bsky.social @crushfund.bsky.social gutless and Ogbert. Tix moving super fast for this! Link in the comments!

Battlemode: “Game Over” — HUMP DAY NEWS Sadboi techno pop from your favorite local chiptuners.

Hump Day News on the beat: "Sadboi techno pop from your favorite local chiptuners. Of late, Battlemode is producing throbbing club tracks that bank on the forward propulsion of a danceable beat. Everything, everywhere, and always for the dance floor.

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Battlemode - "Game Over" Photo by Astro Whatever you picture chiptune (aka music made from vintage video game sounds and consoles), "Game Over" does not fit that. Su...

If It's Too Loud: "Sure, the latest from @battlemode.bsky.social has all of the necessary bleeps and bloops, but it is a stone cold banger of a song. ...one of the most infectious songs we've ever covered. It's a ridiculously fun song"

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